Graham-Paige Car Fails In First Sound Test For Talkies
In Hollywood Paramount testing the Graham-Paige 615 roadster for talking pictures the engine noise proved too loud. Director Albert DeSart and Nancy Carroll spoke lines while the car ran, but only Carroll was heard, the engine remaining inaudible.
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Graham-Paige
Albert DeSart
Paramount Famous Lasky Corporation
Hollywood Studios
Graham-Page Company
Graham- Paige
Paramount
DeSart
Nancy Carroll
Charles
Buddy) Rogers
Miss Carroll
Building Oldsmobile Requires Precision Drilling Techniques
The article details the precision manufacturing of the Oldsmobile Six lubrication system. It describes drilling a 1/8 inch diameter hole through a nine inch iron rod, with a 364 inch center hole and a V flute, to feed oil under high pressure to the piston pin, enabling mass production without excessive costs.
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Oldsmobile
Drill made in two pieces to avoid oil hole clash
In this note the drill’s cutting edge is ground off center to spare the oil hole. The oil returns down the flute carrying metal chips, so the cutting point must be welded to the shank, producing a drill made in two pieces.
Chevrolet Sets Record With Used Car Sales in May
Chevrolet dealer networks reported a May record of 157 624 used cars sold nationwide surpassing previous months. Factory officials attributed the gain to trusted merchandise policies and the red tag O K system ensuring rebuilt cars meet standards. The May total rose about 22 percent from May 1928 and exceeded April 1929’s figure of 133 887.
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United States
Chevrolet
British rage honors won by Studebakers in Double Twelve
Two Studebaker President Eights were the sole American entrants to win honors in the Brooklands Double Twelve endurance race near London. The leading car averaged 71.5 mph over 24 hours, with 26 of 52 starters finishing. Prices: bodies from 3000 dollars, complete cars listed at 8500 dollars and up. The text also touts the new Deusenberg with a 265 hp engine and precision engineering designed for extreme power and durability.
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Studebaker
Deusenberg
Hudson’s best year in company history foretold
Hudson Motor Car Company stockholders heard that production schedules for 120000 Hudson and Essex cars are planned for the second quarter and earnings for that period are expected to surpass all prior quarters. President W J McAneeny called this the best year yet as the firm marks its coming of age after 21 years.
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W. J. McAneeny
Husson Motor Car Company
Hudson
Roy D. Chapin
R. B. Jackson
Howard FE. Coffin
McAneeny
J. L. Hudson
Mr. McAneeny
Dodge Trucks Placed on Way to China in Record Shipment
A Detroit shipment of 250 Dodge Brothers trucks, the largest ever from the factory, heads for Shanghai to serve the Chinese government. One ton vehicles are loaded on gondola cars and will be assembled in Shanghai. Bodies are built there and the trucks are adaptable to move troops or supplies. Dodge official T. B. Belsroe cites China as a strong future market amid China’s road building and anticipated peace.
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Dodge Brothers
Detroit
Shanghai
Dodge Truck
S. S
Taft
Seattle
China
T. B. Belsroe
Orient
United States
Duesenberg Sets Production Record in $10,000 Class Cars
Auburn Ind June 22 Duesenberg Inc a unit of Auburn and maker of the world’s finest automobile has set a new production record for cars above the $10 000 class. The Indianapolis factory turns out about 1 25 cars daily while orders arrive at 2 5 cars daily. Sufficient orders exist to fill the year at capacity with commitments exceeding 1 5 million dollars and total business likely to top 3 069 660.
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Auburn
Ind
Duesenberg, Inc
Duesenberg
Indianapolis
De Soto Protected by Number Plates
The De Soto Motor Corporation reports a decline in thefts as more cars are recovered. Police data across the United States show recovery rates rising from 79 percent to 92.8 percent over the past decade.
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DE Soto
de Soto Motor Corporation
Chrysler Motors
Detroit
United States
Temple Barber Shop at Masonic Temple Building
Max Slutzker invites friends to Temple Barber Shop offering service in a four-chair shop with no waiting except Saturdays when price is 50 cents.
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Max Slutzker
Temple Barber Shop
Masonic Temple Building
Increase in recovered stolen cars nationwide
Most cars stolen last year were recovered by year end, leaving only 7.2 percent unrecovered. The rise is linked to stronger police effort and new locking devices. Dealers and service departments now cooperate with factories to trace stolen vehicles, offering better protection for owners and deterring thieves.
Tuberculosis Cure Sought in Timothy Germ
A historic report notes researchers investigate timothy grass as a potential medium or carrier for a tuberculosis cure, exploring plant-based approaches. The article highlights early experimentation, scientific rationale, and cautious optimism about novel biological avenues.
English Becomes Official Language for Philippine Courts
The law proclaims English as the official language for all Philippine courts and their records, replacing previous language usage. This standard affects court proceedings, documents, and archival records nationwide, signaling a shift in linguistic practice across the judiciary.
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Wilmot Printing CO
Cope
Tomrey
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Odlys
THE
Broad Motor CO
Broad ST
Elyria, C
A. B. Jones
Wellington
Geo. G.spitzer
Studebakers
Karl W. Plocher
Lorain Co. Bank Bldg
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Oberlin Road
Canada
Inland Finance CO
Lorain County Bank
R. W. Smith
Mgr
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Cera
Eraram
Young Motor Sales CO
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